Coronavirus (COVID-19) response

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Brief for VODG members

Below you will find a roundup of the most up-to-date guidance from the government, regulators, and sector experts, as well as a range of resources that may be helpful within your organisation. This information is regularly updated.

(Page last updated: 3 April)

Guidance

Government guidance:

Social care sector, including residential care, supported living and home care settings

Admission and care of people in care homes

Infection prevention and control

S ocial distancing and vulnerable people

Shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

Home isolation

Ethical framework for adult social care

Care of the deceased

Vulnerable children and young people

Educational settings

For schools, colleges and local authorities on maintaining educational provision

Isolation for residential educational settings

Employees, employers and businesses

Health professionals and other organisations

Employees, benefits claimants and businesses

Government tracker for COVID-19 cases

Mental health and wellbeing

Sector guidance:

Care Provider Alliance
For social care providers on business continuity and infection control
Communication top tips during COVID-19 outbreak

Care Provider Alliance, Local Government Association, and the Association of Directors of Adults Social Services
Shared guidance to local authority commissioners

Care Quality Commission
Information issued to adult social care providers on suspending routine inspections
How CQC is responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman
Coronavirus updates for councils and care providers